Calendar of Events

Our calendar of events taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford, and around the world. Scholars in Residence, Alumni and the general public are very welcome to attend. Events are listed so it is clear which audience they apply to.

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Open to All

30 April 2025

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Join Professor Sara Bronin as she demystifies the power of zoning; an inscrutable organizing force in our lives and invites us to see zoning as a revolutionary vehicle for change!

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Drop in and explore our exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists reflect on Colonialism, Monuments & Memory.

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

Join us for an evening reception in Halifax to meet fellow Rhodes Scholars.

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Alumni Association Event

10 May 2025

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Join us from 6pm in Melbourne for the annual RSA National Dinner. We will be joined by two speakers; Geoffrey Robertson AO KC (New South Wales & University 1970), and Jennifer Robinson (Australia-at-Large & Balliol 2006)

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Open to All

13 May 2025

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Join us for the screening of the documentary films Mothers of Chibok and The Harvest followed by a post-film discussion on 13 May at Rhodes House!

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Open to All

19 May 2025

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Join Devi Sridhar as she discusses her book on health and lifespans, which is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability!

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Scholars Only

20 May 2025

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Please join us for an exciting reception in New York City on May 20! The reception will bring together entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community with founders connected to Inspired Capital​​​​. This event will begin with a panel moderated by Bogdan Knezevic (Prairies & Trinity 2015), with panelists Lucy Deland, Daniel First, and Joyce Meng (Virginia & Balliol 2008). Casual mix and mingle will follow.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

Scholars Only

24 May 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us in Singapore for a very special evening at the ArtScience Museum to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 5pm UK time

23 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 5pm UK time

Find out about the financial and legal situation of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Peter Anderson and Glen James.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

Find out about the strategy of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy  8.30am UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 8.30am UK time

Find out about the strategy of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 2023

14 May 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 2023

The CARS Second Sunday meets on the second Sunday of each month. These gatherings enables members of our community to engage in thoughtful, deep, meaningful, supportive, and fun conversation.

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

10 May 2023

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

We look forward to engaging with our fellow Rhodes Scholars from constituencies across Africa at the annual virtual get-together.

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

09 May 2023

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

Join with Nina Yancy (Texas & New College 2013) for a conversation on her book: How the Color Line Bends'

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

27 April 2023

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

Join Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke for a lecture on Big Lessons from a Small Country: Jamaica’s Economic Transformation – A Work in Progress.

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

21 April 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

Join Rhodes Scholar Dr. S Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi 1980 and Co-Chair, Rhodes Society) to share Oxford memories, hear updates from Rhodes and learn how you can engage in the next chapter of the Scholarships. Partners welcome to attend. Kindly RSVP to Pamela at pamela.chang@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk by 14 April. Please advise any dietary restrictions and if you have any accessibility needs.

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on  his comics

20 April 2023

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on his comics

Join Greg Pak (Texas & Hertford 1991) for a conversation on his comic books.